Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes, Basil, Lemon and Clams
- 12 ounces spaghettini
- 14 cup olive oil
- 3 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 (6 ounce) canschopped clams, drained, juices reserved
- 12 cup basil, thinly sliced
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain pasta; return to same pot.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes; saute until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add drained clams and basil; stir 1 minute.
- Add clam sauce, 1 cup Parmesan cheese and lemon juice to pasta.
- Toss over medium-high heat until heated through, adding reserved clam juices by 1/4 cupfuls if pasta is dry.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
spaghettini, olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, canschopped clams, basil, parmesan cheese, lemon juice
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-with-cherry-tomatoes-basil-lemon-and-clams-416899 (may not work)